Are LMW Ltd latest results good or bad?

Jan 29 2026 07:21 PM IST
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LMW Ltd's latest results for Q3 FY26 are concerning, showing a 1.07% decline in net sales and a 24.04% drop in net profit year-on-year, alongside high tax rates and reliance on non-operating income, indicating significant operational challenges. Investors should closely monitor the company's performance moving forward.
The latest financial results for LMW Ltd for the third quarter of FY26 reveal several operational challenges. The company reported net sales of ₹758.24 crores, reflecting a marginal year-on-year decline of 1.07% compared to ₹766.43 crores in Q3 FY25. This marks a continuation of a concerning trend, as the company experienced a sequential decline of 7.74% from the previous quarter.

Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹14.66 crores, which represents a significant year-on-year decrease of 24.04% from ₹19.30 crores in Q3 FY25. This decline is exacerbated by an effective tax rate of 50.34%, which is notably higher than historical averages, significantly impacting profitability. The profit before tax also saw a sharp contraction, declining 46.24% sequentially.

Operating margins showed slight improvement, rising to 5.49% from 5.36% in the previous quarter, indicating some stabilization in core operations despite the overall revenue contraction. However, the PAT margin compressed to 1.93%, down from 4.98% in Q2 FY26, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges.

The company’s reliance on other income was pronounced, constituting 72.31% of profit before tax, which raises concerns about the sustainability of core operational performance. Additionally, the return on equity (ROE) and return on capital employed (ROCE) metrics have deteriorated, with the latest ROE at 4.25% and ROCE at 3.18%, reflecting inefficiencies in capital utilization.

Overall, LMW Ltd's latest results indicate significant operational headwinds, characterized by declining profitability, elevated tax burdens, and reliance on non-operating income. The company saw an adjustment in its evaluation, which may reflect these underlying challenges. Investors and stakeholders will need to monitor the company's ability to navigate these issues in the upcoming quarters.
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